Municipalities in Fukushima struggle to recruit workers
Getting hired by local governments used to be a highly competitive affair, but now municipalities are taking various measures to appeal to potential candidates.
Municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture are facing difficulties in recruiting workers, leading them to seek out former employees who left due to personal circumstances or career changes. The city of Tamura has implemented a new recruitment quota specifically for returning workers, allowing individuals who previously worked in the city to reapply for positions.
This quota comes with lenient conditions, as applicants are not required to take a written exam and can replace traditional interviews with self-recorded videos. This adjustment aims to make the recruitment process more accessible for those currently employed elsewhere. Similarly, Aizuwakamatsu has introduced its own quota, successfully rehiring two former workers who had previously occupied the same roles they held before leaving.
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